Although it wasn’t that long ago that today’s parents were kids so many changes have taken place that it seems as if a whole century has passed. The place where I was brought does not exist anymore by any mean, although it still has the same name and can be found in the very same geographic location.
First of all, the city has changed so much and has turned into an urban metropolis. One of my favourite game as a kid was tree climbing as my neighbourhood was full of olive trees that were ideal for competing with the other kids who would climb higher. Unfortunately, due to the recent urban development most of the trees were cut down and it’s very hard to find any tree around where most people live. Streets where so quite that we could even play football on the road or just chase each other all around.
Our curiosity was so big that numerous times we would break in one of those abandoned villas and try to discover something new. Those mansions are long gone now, and the few ones left have been turned into museums. Cycling around the neighbourhood was another common activity which today is very risky because it’s not safe enough given the increased number of cars moving around.
Undoubtedly, the importance of outdoor play has remained the same throughout the centuries for all kids and there is not need for this generation to miss out. The summer is a great time to stay away from those computers and enjoy the good weather in the greens. All you need is a garden or a balcony and purchasing some Outdoor toys.
Just think of what they can do so they won’t get bored while you enjoy that cold pint of beer served straight from the beer dispenser , listening to the commentator’s voice coming out of those portable speakers Make this summer be a better one will make a difference for the whole family?
